Ancient Places and/or Civilizations Chapters

The very land we call "ours" once belonged to others. How did ancient people live on that land? What was important to them? Are we more alike than we are different? Explore this collection to find answers.

Most scholars agree the New Testament originates within the first century after Christ's birth.

Legend says seventy-two Jewish scholars translate the Torah to Greek in seventy-two days; thus branding the Greek Old Testament the Septuagint.

You can learn the events leading up to the overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation.

Hardened volcanic ash freezes time to provide a historical record of life in Pompeii.

The arid climate of Dead Sea region conserves many ancient artifacts including scrolls, bowls, sandals, plates, goblets.

Jesus is placed on the cross, forgives everyone, and prepares to die.

Jesus is placed on the cross, forgives everyone, and prepares to die.

Religious scribes and scholars produce many impressive books and manuscripts that reside at Oxford.

After Alexander the Great's death, his body is brought to Egypt where it is preserved. History records that in 30 BC, Caesar Augustus viewed the remai...

Xerxes chooses to bring his army through Thermopylae, in central Greece, which consists of a narrow pass between the mountains and the sea.

In the Roman Games, gladiators either fight each other or fight animals to the death.

Gladiators fight each other and animals in the Roman games.

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